Kinyarwanda
abatoni
Word parts: aba-toni
ah-bah-TOH-nee
How to say it
Kinyarwandaabatoniah-bah-TOH-neesoon
Englishfavoritessoon
Frenchfavorissoon
Meaning
People who are especially loved or preferred over others.
Good to know
plural of umutoni (aba- class).
Examples
- Abatoni b'umwarimu bicaraga imbere mu ishuri.The teacher's favorites used to sit at the front of the class.
- Ese abatoni bahabwa uburenganzira budasanzwe?Are favorites given special privileges?
- Abatoni ntibashobora kwirengagizwa n'umukuru w'akazi.Favorites cannot be overlooked by the boss.
- Abatoni bazahabwa impano zihariye ku munsi mukuru.The favorites will be given special gifts on the holiday.
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